Kumquat Coffee

4936 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

★★★★★4.5(448 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Kumquat is a cozy, wood-filled spot that takes their espresso seriously, crafting creative signature drinks like a mascarpone creation with delicate chocolate-topped foam that manages to be indulgent without tipping into cloyingness. The attentive service and thoughtful retail selection make it feel less like a grab-and-go cafe and more like a destination where you can settle in and explore their specialty offerings, though be prepared for slightly steeper prices and the hunt for street parking that comes with this intimate LA gem.

What to expect

Slow sitSignature drinksEspresso focusedParkingTraditional drinksSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

Kurt T
★★★★★a month ago

Really good spot. I was able to find street parking easily and it was not too busy on a Saturday afternoon. They also have a lot of accessories and items for sale besides just their drinks. For drinks, I ordered a matcha latte and the Kumquat Tonic. The Kumquat Tonic, which is tonic water with espresso and a hint of kumquat, was the best espresso tonic drink I have had. The kumquat adds a really unique flavor and the espresso quality was great. The matcha latte was good too, above average I would say, but their coffee drinks are really where they shine. There is outdoor seating available if you want to hang out. Definitely a spot worth checking out.

Jenna RxTravelBug
★★★★★2 months ago

Slightly expensive, but amazing coffee! We got the mascarpone to share, and it was incredible! The foam was super flavorful, but not too sweet, and had chocolate bits on top? Definitely would come back if in the area. My friend that loves coffee got us these beans last year as a gift and they were also very delicious.

Jossue Vega
★★★★★3 months ago

Food: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 2/5 I saw a friend post about this spot on Instagram and I decided to check it out with my family. Kumquat doesn’t have its own parking so you’ll need to get lucky with street parking out front or park in the nearby residential areas. When you arrive you’ll notice a small outdoor patio with very limited seating. Inside, there’s an eight-person capacity and depending on the timing, you may have to wait outside for a bit. The interior layout could definitely be improved as the line tends to spill into the space and personal space isn’t always respected. Just something to be prepared for. The coffee was solid overall. If you’re into cold brew, they offer several options. My wife ordered the vanilla iced latte which was very tasty and well balanced. We didn’t try much of the food, but we did have the ham and cheese croissant. It was good though it left a bit to be desired. The ham was rolled into the center and the end resul is a lot of bread and not much ham in each bite. If that floats your boat then by all means. Overall, I enjoyed the coffee and for the price of a large cold brew around five to six dollars it’s not a bad option at all.

George Z
★★★★4 months ago

Total Score: 7.600 Ambiance: 4/5 Small and wooden millennial vibes Food: 4/5 Got the le revellion and it was p decent. Good flavor. Wow: 0/1 Normal coffee shop Total Score = 3.5*AM + 6*FOOD + 0.5*WOW

Alyssa Elias
★★★★8 months ago

See Google review online as well. Raw hand pie that i ate and now have a stomach ache (from foundry). Ordered new England (2/10), matcha (2/10), Tennessee (4/10). Costumer service, not there. Said thank you and have a nice day and got blank stares from the baritas who poured espresso, oat milk in a measuring cup, weighed it and poured over ice. 30 dollars (with tip) for a stomach ache and not great coffee. Really a great start to Monday.

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